Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Right-wing groups are upset over Hallmark's decision to carry same-sex marriage greeting cards. They have issued an alert to their constituents to boycott the greeting card chain over this decision. Please support Hallmark, buy the "gay" cards, and thank the company for celebrating our marriages.

I got this bizarre email from Hallmark in response to my thanks over the gay marriage cards.

"Hallmark recently developed four cards to include in its 200-card wedding selection that use language and images appropriate for same-sex wedding, civil union and commitment ceremonies. Hallmark makes cards for all kinds of relationships and situations, including many that might be defined as "non-traditional" -- for example, heterosexual couples who are not married, those in mixed-race or interfaith relationships and blended families -- so people in each of these situations can find cards that meet their needs. It is our goal to be inclusive rather than exclusive so that our products appeal to the widest range of people who wish to communicate and connect with one another. Not every card Hallmark offers will be right for every relationship, but we want every consumer to find one thatis right.

We respect your views and we realize this is a sensitive issue for you and appreciate you letting us know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Hallmark Customer Carewww.hallmark.com1-800-HALLMARK"

So they call inter-racial & inter-faith couples non-traditional? Sorry I am offended by that, and I also don't think gay couples are non-traditional? WTF is traditional? A man having 1,000 wives?